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Research Scholar, 2 Asst. Prof., Department Of Mechanical Engineering, Madhav Institute of Technology &
Science, Gwalior ( M.P.)- 474005, India.
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Visiting Faculty, Department Of Mechanical Engineering, The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara
(Gujarat) 390002, India.
Abstract : This paper gives a bibliographical review of the methods which are applied for the analysis of
Beam to column bolted end plate connection from the theoretical as well as practical points of view. The
bibliography at the end of the paper contains 84 references of papers and conference proceedings on the subject
that were published between 1914 and 2011. These are classified in the following categories:
Conventional methods like experimental, empirical, analytical, mechanical, informational and other
methods.
Finite Element Method(s) (FEM) using different software like ANSYS, ABACUS etc.
Keywords : Beam to Column bolted Endplate Connection and FEM.
I.
Introduction
The output of scientific papers in general is fast growing and professionals are no longer able to be
fully up-to-date with all the relevant information. The increasing specialization in various engineering fields has
resulted in the proliferation of subject-oriented journals and conference proceedings directed to specialist
audiences. The researchers have more channels for communicating the results of their research at their disposal,
but on the other hand finding the necessary information may be a time-consuming and uneasy process. Another
question is whether researchers/ scientists are willing to spend time looking for information. It has been pointed
out that in engineering, informal knowledge channels are the most frequently used means of obtaining
information. In the last almost four decades the finite element method (FEM) has become the prevalent
technique used for analyzing physical phenomena in the field of structural, solid, and applied mechanics as well
as for the solution of field problems. Connections form an important part of any structure and are designed more
conservatively than members. This is because, connections are more complex than members to analyze, and the
discrepancy between analysis and actual behavior is large. Combinations of simple fabrication techniques and
speedy site erection have made bolted endplate connection is one of the most popular methods of connecting
members in structural steelwork frames. Although it is simple in their use, bolted endplates are extremely
complex in their analysis and behavior. Bolted joints are often the most critical parts with respect to fatigue life
of structures. Therefore, it is important to analyze these components and the forces they are subjected to.
Bolted connections, especially end-plate types, are being widely used in steel structures. They are often
used as moment-resistant connections. They have the advantages of easy quality control and less assembly time
than welded connections. These connections include two types: flush end-plate connections and extended endplate connections with or without stiffeners.
The behavior of beam-to-column connection in structural steel frames can be conveniently represented
by its flexural behavior which is primarily shown by the momentrotation (M) relationship. This behavior is
non-linear even at low load levels. In fact, momentrotation curves represent the result of a very complex
interaction among the elementary parts constituting the connection.
This paper concentrates mainly on the different methods used to analyze the joint behavior of a bolted
connection in the mechanical structures like Bridges, Shade structures etc. The bibliography is divided into the
following parts and concerns:
Conventional Method(s).
FEM using Software.
The bibliography is organized into two main parts. In the first, each topic is handled and current trends
in modelling techniques are mentioned. The second part, Appendix A, contains a list of papers published in the
open literature in the period of 19142011 on subjects listed above. Hopefully, this bibliography will save time
for readers looking for information on finite element analyses of Beam to column bolted connection in the
structural steel work. A more detailed discussion against it is given in Ref. [19], in which there are more 180
citations are referred.
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Acknowlegments
The bibliography presented in Appendix A is by no means complete but it gives a comprehensive
representation of different finite element techniques applied to the analysis of Beam to Column endplate bolted
connection. The author wishes to apologize for the unintentional exclusions of missing references and would
appreciate receiving comments and pointers to other relevant literature for a future update.
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